02436cam a22003373u 4500 63396 UtSlPG 20260610134447.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Trimble, Donald E., 1916- The Geologic Story of the Great Plains : A nontechnical description of the origin and evolution of the landscape of the Great Plains Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Geological Survey bulletin, 1493. Release date is 2020-10-06 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Geologic Story of the Great Plains" by Donald E. Trimble is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This book provides a non-technical exploration of the geologic evolution of the Great Plains, examining the land's formation, structure, and distinct geographic features. It aims to illuminate the complex geological processes that have shaped this region, making it accessible to a broad audience. In this work, Trimble delves into the origins of the Great Plains, tracing the geological history from ancient shallow seas to the current landscape characterized by grasslands, plateaus, and canyons. The book discusses significant geological events, such as warping, stream deposition, and glacial impacts that have created various landforms across the plains. It also describes key regions within the Great Plains, such as the Black Hills, High Plains, and the Missouri Plateau, while illustrating the interplay of natural processes like erosion and sedimentation that continue to sculpt the landscape today. Overall, Trimble's narrative is a comprehensive guide to understanding the Great Plains' geology and its significance to the broader geological history of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Geology -- Great Plains Landscapes -- Great Plains Geological Survey bulletin, 1493. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63396 104220 104220